#anywhere

"I am. It is. You would. I would. And, I should not. It was literally the day-of."

"Should have. I was in the city still, would have rushed over. Well, tell me you at least wore a disguise of sorts?"

"I did." He assures her. "Not perfect, but good enough, I think."

"Good. I could have made you a great one" trying not to be irritated, "So... you got your hands dirty."

"I did." He confesses. "And you would have, indeed. If it helps, I did base it off of your creation." Hopefully.

A bit pleased at that "I hope it worked well then for my vanity's sake as well as yours then" Unable to help herself she does give him a peck on the lips.

He turns it into more than a peck, holding her close and exploring.

Well, that is rewarded, she savors and deepens in return. They may lose air, but that's nice too. When they part, she smiles and strokes his face, "I you're trying to get out of trouble it's working"

"Oh good." Smugly.

A softer poke this time "Horrid man. Making me worry. Okay, a follow up to your story ... did you have to make a break for it flat out or did you manage to slip out when the warriors came up?"

"mmm" A nod "Well, if we greet each other often like you did, we'll burn calories off you" Smirk "if nothing else I count as good cardio"

"I tried to slip out. There was a bit of conflict on the way. Anyway. The results of my efforts you see here. A touch more grey, a bit more paunch."

He chuckles appreciatively. "You do indeed; and I look forward to exercising with you thusly."

She does brush against the gray with fingers.

He closes his eyes, enjoying the touch.

"Oh honey, I'm sorry you paid a price here, at least you wear it well" stroking

"Worth it, to be able to be with you." Softly.

CC lays so she might have her head in his chest.

"I...might have quested while you were busy"

There's a significant pause. "Oh?" Dry and careful.

"I was feeling petulant and angry at the world so.. a bit of this and that. Even before I appeared in the wedding dress I had dabbled in a bit of mischief"

"then when I got here? I ah..." Ahem.

He gives her a stern look. "Yes, we'll be discussing that little effort on your part. However, let's stay on this horse for now. What did you do, Callidora?"

"I can't be blamed for a magicked dress that whisks ssomeone away against their will" Loftily

"But for using it?" Eyebrow.

"It's almost like you're implying something" she moves on and says "Have you heard of Majestic Financial Securities ?"

"Mmm... I don't think so." He takes a moment to regard her form under the sheet, just for the pleasure of it.

"It didn't exist two weeks ago. Though there are computer trails that go back two years , carefully constructed ones. It's a snootily named financial service that, coincidentally, is almost tailor made for those who wish to minimize contact with mortal public, have more money than they need, and lean towards the young and wealthy side. It both protects assets and makes them accessible, and all the bureaucratic paper work is done for folks automatically . It's got a very old school rich hoity toity vibe with a psudeo modern twist. Lots of 'royal' stylings on the site etc. Mentions things like cream rising to the top and so on. Any idea who that might appeal to?"

"I do... are you saying this is your brainchild?" His eyes light with interest.

"Not just mine, but you know that before we got our hold- I cultivated various dreamers yes?"

"Yes, and I hope you still do. It's good for you."

"it is, and I do" She agrees

"Anyway, one of my dreamers is a crackerjack computer type, one with some resentment against the upper elite. I've mused her to help me set this up...she thinks it's robbing the one percent, or set to. which it is. But it's focused on OUR one percent. I've got ...mm four sidhe on the hook? It's going to pay nice enough dividends for say 6 months to a year, nothing a real investor couldn't get them, and then...." A wicked smile

"It's going to 'go belly up' and dissolve without warning. Taking all finances with it."

"Oh, Dearest.... How very wonderful." He snuggles her close. "Can you tell me who you have hooked?"

"Well, yes, I do have the four names. Now, I don't know if this planned implosion will get them all, but odds look good that at least one of them will be driven to the poor house, and two will at the least find themselves in the dreaded middle class."

"Hmmmmm. Do you know, they could be further developed, placed in compromising positions financially and then offered hope in desperation that will...." he trails off. "Or, we might just let them sit and wallow in misery. Probably best, that."

She looks at him, tilting her head, "Actually, I was wondering if you wanted to look over the financial side of things and help me close loopholes I might have missed?" A nudge "I know it's not the same as litterally destroying them but... i thought you might enjoy the erosion of their Autumn world power?"

"I would indeed! I would very much like to look things over, yes."

"As for the list, I hope I'm pronouncing their poncy gaelic names right, but Baron Finian Gildermane ap Fiona, Lady Kaleigh Stoutblade ap Daireann, Count Kagan ap Balor, and Baroness Neilena Strongwall ap Gwydion. I'm a bit nervous about playing a Gwydion? Damn boon you know?"

He frowns at her. "I think you have a daredevil streak in you, Callidora. Dairean, Balor, Gwydion? The Fiona I'm not as worried about."

She looks contrite

"Still... it will be fun to watch, and I know you've covered your tracks."

He kisses her.

how legit that contriteness is is hard to say but she enjoys the kiss

"They were the ones I was able to hook in and confirm identies on. I also have just as many snotty mortals"

"And I am very proud of you." He strokes her hair. "I am at your service in the matter, just to make sure the trap is tight."

"Now, shall we discuss the wedding dress?"

"Oh that? Murphy found it. It's a prank that got played on him and others. Carries you away vast distances and makes you wear it." she waves it off as no matter

"You said... at the time...." He looks away. "... it takes you to the person you could see yourself.... marrying."